Case Studies & Articles

After a motor vehicle accident, who the court determines is at fault matters. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) requires that every registered vehicle owner has Compulsory Third-Party Insurance (CTP) in the event that they cause an accident that injures other people.

While the ACT has one of the best road safety rates in Australia, every year an average of 14 people are killed and 565 are injured on ACT roads, according to the state government. In order to prevent complacency, the ACT released the ACT Road Safety Strategy (RSS) in November 2011. But what exactly does this document include?

More than 285,000 motor vehicles are registered or re-registered in Capital Territory (ACT) annually, according to the ACT Treasury. Each of these need to be covered through compulsory third party (CTP) insurance to be roadworthy, with unregistered car owners at risk of financial penalties and liability for motor vehicle accidents.

Despite the health benefits and convenience associated with cycling, accidents do happen - and sometimes they involve fatalities. In the 12 months to August 2018 there was a 48 per cent increase in cycling deaths on Australian roads, according to the Australian Government.

The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) put regulations in place that require everyone who owns a motor vehicle in Australia, no matter the state or territory, to purchase compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance each year when the vehicle is registered.

The Australian Road Rules are applicable to all ACT road users, including cyclists, with particular safety regulations for this group. These laws clearly state that any person on a bike must wear a helmet if the bike is moving or unparked, in order to reduce the risk of injury.

Car accident compensation provides you with damages to cover a range of costs associated with your injuries. This includes direct financial losses, such as missing income, as well as non-economic redress for issues such as pain and suffering. But what is the maximum you can receive?

The Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 governs the pre-court procedures that claimants must follow in their pursuit of damages for personal injuries due to negligence. But how much notice must you give before you proceed with your claim? Here we outline the necessary steps you should take.

Understanding the steps you should taking immediately after a car accident can be important if you later want to pursue compensation. The health of you and your passengers should always be your first priority, but you may want to use this opportunity to gather evidence for a claim.

People who are injured in car accidents may still be able to access financial support even if they are fully to blame for the incident. The ACT Lifetime Care and Support Scheme was set up in 2014 to provide no-fault insurance to Canberrans who suffer catastrophic disabilities following a crash.

Many people assume they are not entitled to compensation if they are in any way at fault during a car accident. However, being partly to blame for an accident doesn't necessarily mean you are ineligible for damages. This is where contributory negligence becomes relevant.

This case involved a 60 year old woman who was admitted to a hospital in the Australian Capital Territory for day surgery. She was required to fast prior to the surgery which often occurs in certain day surgeries.

Medical negligence claims are among the most complex personal injury cases in Australia due to the complicated nature of the profession and the difficulty in proving that duty of care breaches have occurred. These factors often have an effect on the duration of a claim.

Cycling casualties appear to be on the rise in the ACT. A government report claimed increased participation is a key factor, with more people taking up cycling annually in the territory on average than elsewhere in the country. So how can riders stay safe on the roads and avoid accidents?

On 18 September 2014 our client was the driver of a vehicle which was involved in an accident in Canberra, ACT. Our client received a burst fracture to his lumbar spine, injuries to his neck and shoulder. Our client also incurred psychological injuries in the months following the accident.

On 18 September 2014 our client was the driver of a vehicle which was involved in a car accident in Canberra, ACT. Our client received a burst fracture to his lumbar spine, injuries to his neck, shoulder and he started to experience a loss of sensation to both of his legs.

Our client was a middle-aged man from the ACT who was admitted to the Defendant hospital for investigation and management of a suspected appendicitis and possible adjacent neo plastic lesion due to a history of right sided lower abdominal pain. Our client was admitted for surgery to remove part of the colon.

Ms SCF was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 13 June 2013. At the time of the accident, where she was a passenger, she was 17 years of age. The accident occurred at Echelon Drive and Drakeford Drive, Wanniassa in the Australian Capital Territory. She also resided in Canberra.

It is an unfortunate circumstances when we are involved in a motor vehicle accident and even more significant if we have sustained injuries form that accident. It is imperative that we understand that there are basic steps that need to be undertaken to ensure that your rights to claim compensation for the injuries you have sustained are protected.

This article makes particular reference to Chapter 5 of the Act, being pre-court procedures in personal injury claims. Ultimately this Chapter determines who may make a claim and how a claim is to be made. The following is a discussion on the major points a claimant needs to be aware of.